About NVQ's
Hall Place Business Solutions at BCA offers
a wide range of NVQ programmes at levels
1, 2, 3 and 4 to suit all levels of competency within the workplace, in a wide range of industry sectors, many of which attract Government funding. Click on a heading to find out more.
What is an NVQ?
Who can take them?
How are they achieved?
Where can they lead?
NVQ's offered (click on a title)
Level 2 Diploma in Work-based Horticulture Sports Turf
Amenity Horticulture Sports Turf Level 3
Level 2 Diploma in Work-based Horticulture Landscaping
Amenity Horticulture Landscape Level 3
Children’s Care, Learning and Development Level 2
Children’s Care, Learning and Development Level 3
Customer Service Level 2
Customer Service Level 3
Health and Social Care Levels 2 and 3
What is an NVQ?
NVQ stands for National Vocational Qualification. It is a ‘competence-based’ qualification; this means you learn practical, work-related tasks designed to help you develop the skills and knowledge to do a job effectively.
NVQs are based on national standards for various occupations. The standards say what a competent person in a job could be expected to do. As you progress through the course, you compare your skills and knowledge with these standards as you learn, so you can see what you need to do to meet them.
Taking an NVQ could be appropriate if you already have skills and want to improve them, or if you are starting from scratch.
NVQs are at levels 1 to 5 on the National Qualifications Framework. The framework shows how different types of qualifications compare, in terms of the demands they place on learners.
Who can take them?
NVQs are available to adults and young people alike. You can take NVQs if you:
- are employed with in a relevant industry
- are studying at college and have a part-time job or access to a work placement
You can also take an NVQ qualification at level 2 or 3 as part of an Apprenticeship. In some cases you can also do an NVQ if you are at school.
How are they achieved?
NVQs are achieved through assessment and training.
Assessment is normally through on the job observation and
questioning in the workplace, but some sessions may take place
at BCA. Candidates produce evidence to prove that they have
the competence to meet the NVQ standards.
Where can it lead?
NVQ level. You could go all the way to a level 5 NVQ and/or professional qualifications, usually in a related area. If you’ve studied an NVQ at level 3, you could also go on to a higher education course in a related vocational area, such as a:
- Higher National Certificate
- Higher National Diploma
- Foundation Degree
- other vocational specialism
NVQ's course details
Level 2 Diploma in Work-based Horticulture Sports Turf
A ten month, day release programme designed for golf course and other sports turf employees. It is suitable for new employees and those who have been in the industry for some years and have attained knowledge and expertise and who now wish to obtain a recognised industry related qualification. It is possible to complete in a shorter timescale dependent on level of expertise.
The programme consists of seven units (two mandatory and five optional) selected to meet the needs of the individual and their workplace.
Mandatory units:
- Developing your personal performance
- Monitor and maintain health, safety and security in the workplace
Optional units include:
- Maintaining the health of sports turf
- Presenting, maintaining and repairing sports turf surfaces for play
- Using and maintaining equipment and machines
- Preparing and operating tractors with attachments
- Establishing outdoor plants
For further information regarding this NVQ, start dates and funding, please call 01628 827426.
Amenity Horticulture Sports Turf Level 3
A one year day release programme designed for golf course and sports turf employees. Learners will need to already have the NVQ Level 2 Amenity Horticulture qualification or equivalent and be planning and supervising projects and maintenance in the workplace.
The programmes consist of nine units (four mandatory and five optional) selected to meet the needs of the individual and their workplace.
Mandatory units:
- Estimate resources regulations and programme work
- Promote, monitor and maintain health, safety and security
- Manage yourself
- Manage information for action
Optional units include:
- Creating grassed and planted areas
- Managing sports turf areas
- Preparing and applying pesticides.
- Irrigation and drainage ground in the workplace
For further information regarding this NVQ, start dates, and funding, please call 01628 827426.
Level 2 Diploma in Work-based Horticulture Landscaping
A ten month, day release programme designed for nursery, landscape, garden and amenity area construction and maintenance employees. It is suitable for new employees and those who have been in the industry for some years and have attained knowledge and expertise and who now wish to obtain a recognised industry related qualification. It is possible to complete in a shorter timescale dependent on level of expertise.
Mandatory units:
- Developing your personal performance
- Monitor and maintain health, safety and security in the workplace
Optional units include:
- Establishing plants outdoors
- Maintaining general amenity turf
- Constructing and maintaining boundaries and paths
- Maintaining plants outdoors
- Operating and maintaining equipment and machines.
For further information regarding this NVQ, start dates, and funding, please call 01628 827426.
Amenity Horticulture Landscape Level 3
A one year day release programme designed for employees in landscaping, garden and amenity area maintenance to develop supervisory and management skills. Learners will need to already have the NVQ Level 2 Amenity Horticulture qualification or equivalent and be planning and supervising projects and maintenance in the workplace.
The programmes consist of nine units (four mandatory and five optional) selected to meet the needs of the individual and their workplace.
Mandatory units:
- Estimate resources regulations and programme work
- Promote, monitor and maintain health, safety and security
- Manage yourself
- Manage information for action
Optional units include:
- Prepare and maintain equipment and machines
- Constructing hard landscape components
- Managing planted areas for their amenity value
- Preparing and applying pesticides.
For further information regarding this NVQ, start dates, and funding, please call 01628 827426.
Children’s Care, Learning and Development Level 2
This programme is suitable for assistants working under supervision in a childcare setting for a minimum of two sessions per week. The course enables candidates to demonstrate their ability, knowledge and understanding of how to work with children to nationally set standards that cover the care and development of children from birth to sixteen years.
At Level 2 there are seven units to complete, six mandatory and one optional.
Mandatory units include:
- Contribute to positive relationships
- Help to keep children safe
- Support children’s development
- Use support systems to develop own practice
- Prepare and maintain environments to meet children’s need
- Support children’s play and learning
The programme consists of fortnightly underpinning knowledge sessions at BCA and candidates are assigned an assessor who will assess competence in the workplace.
For further information regarding this NVQ and start dates please call 01628 827464. Train to Gain funding or local authority bursary funding may be available.
Children’s Care, Learning and Development Level 3
This level 3 qualification is suitable for those working at supervisory level in a childcare setting. Candidates must be working for at least three sessions per week and have a minimum of eighteen months experience working in face to face roles with children.
The course enables candidates to demonstrate their ability, knowledge and understanding of how to work with children to nationally set standards that cover the care and development of children from birth to sixteen years.
At Level 3 there are nine units to complete, five mandatory and four optional.
Mandatory units include:
- Develop and promote positive relationships
- Develop and maintain a healthy, safe and secure environment for children
- Promote children’s development
- Reflect on and develop practice
- Protect and promote children’s rights
The programme consists of fortnightly underpinning knowledge sessions at BCA and candidates are assigned an assessor who will assess competence in the workplace.
For further information regarding this NVQ and start dates please call 01628 827464. Train to Gain funding or local authority bursary funding may be available.
Customer Service Level 2
Customer Service Level 3
Developing a valued relationship with customers is essential to long-term business growth and providing good customer service and customer support is now a vital business issue as organisations realise the benefits of managing customer relationships and the effect it can have on their bottom line.
Hall Place Business Solutions delivers the Customer Service NVQ at Levels 2 and 3. The qualification teaches the latest customer service techniques and are ideal for anyone intending to follow a career as a frontline service provider.
Level 2 is for people dealing with customers in a front line role and consists of 7 units, 2 mandatory and 5 optional.
Level 3 is for those who wish to update and improve their customer service skills or are seeking career progression in customer service roles. It consists of 8 units, 2 mandatory and 6 optional.
For further information regarding this NVQ, start dates, and funding, please call 01628 827464.
NVQ Health and Social Care Levels 2 and 3
These nationally recognised and flexible qualifications from the City and Guilds Awarding Body enable candidates to gain the practical skills needed to be an effective care worker.
Candidates will increase in confidence, personal growth and development, which can enhance the Quality of Care provided by care homes.
We currently offer the Health and Social Care vocational qualifications at levels 2 and 3, but will be offering a wider range in the near future, please contact us for further information, call 01628 827464.
NVQ Health and Social Care Level 2
NVQ level 2 in Care is aimed at Care Assistants and Support Workers working within the care industry. It is designed to reflect the work of candidates who deliver Health and Social Care to clients.
This award is about direct care, where the focus is hands-on care, (doing things for clients) enablement care, and development and maintenance of the clients independence (supporting and enabling clients to do things for themselves).
Candidates will usually be delivering care in support of and under the direction of a colleague who is accountable in the area of practise. Although this person may not always be in the immediate vicinity while the candidate is working with clients. The candidate would be expected to seek support, advice and assistance if they are unclear about what to do or if unusual or untoward situations arise (for example, deterioration in the clients condition).
| Date | Flexible training programme, contact us for dates and times |
| Course Code | EY270-01A |
| Tuition Fee | £899 (£R £25) |
| Total Fee | £899 (£R £25) |
NVQ Health and Social Care Level 3
The NVQ level 3 in Health and Social Care is for Senior Carers, Domiciliary Carers and Carers in a supervisory care position or with some responsibility.
The course is designed to be applicable to candidates who will be delivering care. Candidates for NVQ level 3 in Health and Social Care, often work without direct supervision, requiring a degree of responsibility and autonomy, making decisions within set boundaries in the care environment.
This NVQ is a work-oriented qualification and is aimed at those who have current real work experience.
| Date | Flexible training programme, contact us for dates and times |
| Course Code | EY271-01A |
| Tuition Fee | £999 (£R £25) |
| Total Fee | £999 (£R £25) |
